Japan – Australia University Dialogue 2019 (October 9-10)
Japan – Australia University Dialogue 2019 was held on the 9th and 10th of October. The event was co-hosted by the Japan Association of National Universities and Universities Australia (an association of Australian universities). The event was held at the host university that is Osaka University.
On the first day of the program, approximately 20 participants from Australian universities attended. The attendees included Professor Caroline McMillen, Chief Scientist of South Australia from the Government of South Australia, and the Hon. Richard Court AC, Australian Ambassador to Japan. The discussion was held between approximately 80 participants including Japanese universities. Dr Koetsu Yamazaki, President of Kanazawa University and Vice President of JANU were in attendance. The topic of discussion was “Reaching higher– lifting Japan – Australia university and industry collaboration to new heights.” Participants from both countries shared information regarding outstanding initiatives for university-industry-government collaboration between countries. There was a wide range of views exchanged on issues that are common between the two countries. This was based on various perspectives between the participants from universities, companies, and governments.
After closing the conference, a networking reception was held at Restaurant Minerva, Osaka University. Participants from Japan and Australia deepened their friendship in a relaxed atmosphere.
On the second day of the program, 10 participants from Australia visited the Techno-Alliance Building of Osaka University. Here they received an explanation about progressive initiatives for university-industry collaboration taken by Osaka University. They also exchanged views with members from companies at the Hitz Research Alliance Laboratory and DAIKIN Research Alliance Laboratory, which are involved in university-industry collaboration activities on the University campus.
We expect international exchange between Japan and Australia to become even more active in the future, and JANU will promote efforts to expand exchanges between both countries in cooperation with Universities Australia.
Dr. Koetsu Yamazaki, Vice President of JANU, giving an address as the organizer |
The Hon. Richard Court AC, Australian Ambassador to Japan, giving opening remarks as a guest |
Dr. Shojiro Nishio, President of Osaka University, giving a keynote lecture |
Conference venue (Front: Prof. Caroline McMillen, Chief Scientist of South Australia from the Government of South Australia) |
Group photo with conference participants |
Networking reception |
Exchange of views at the Techno-Alliance Building of Osaka University |
Tour of the Hitz Research Alliance Laboratory, Osaka University |
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Japan – Australia University Dialogue
Please click on the links below to download speaker presentations in PDF format.
The biographies of all speakers are available here.
Program |
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019 – Japan – Australia University Dialogue |
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14:30 |
OPENING REMARKS |
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14:50 |
Keynote presentations |
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15:30 |
Case studies of university – industry collaboration |
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16:55 |
break |
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17:05 |
Open discussion on university – industry collaboration |
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18:05 |
CLOSING REMARKS |
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18:15 |
Group Photo |
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18:30 |
RECEPTION DINNER |
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Thursday, October 10, 2019 – Campus Visits (Only for the Australian Delegation) |
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10:00 |
Introduction |
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10:40 |
Research Alliance Laboratories tour- Hitz (Bio) Research Alliance Laboratory |
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10:40 |
Research Alliance Laboratories tour- DAIKIN Research Alliance Laboratory |
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